Golf swing research to help disabled kids
Sunday February 5, 2006
In the world of medical research, you never really know where your next big advance is going to come from. Here's one unlikely-sounding study that may bring big results for children with cerebral palsy and other movement-related disabilities: Researchers at Stanford University are studying the swing of golf pros Casey Martin and Will Yanagisawa to learn more about how arms work and how golfers get such power into their swings. The goal is to find ways to help children with disabilities learn how to move more effectively. The researchers also have examined the finger, wrist, and arm action of a professional violinist as part of the study.


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I enjoyed reading your post.My daughter taught horse back riding to special children.It helps them with their agility and such.